Huron County, Ontario – From September 24 to 26, the County of Huron’s Emergency Services Department and Paramedic team participated in a multi-agency training exercise simulating a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI), held at the North Huron Fire Training Grounds in Blyth.
This training exercise involved multiple first responder agencies, including Huron County OPP, local firefighters, and Paramedics. The exercise was designed to bring emergency agencies together in a simulated event for the purpose of improving collective emergency response skills. Paramedic co-op students, along with other student volunteers from local area high schools, also participated in the training exercise by playing the role of casualties of a school bus accident.
“Effective collaboration between first responder agencies is essential for supporting the residents of Huron County”, said Jeff Horseman, Director of Emergency Services. “Full-scale exercises help our teams better serve and protect our community”.
Emergency preparedness and training help equip individuals and communities with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to unexpected disasters, minimizing harm and ensuring safety.
The County of Huron thanks the North Huron Fire Department for hosting this training opportunity, as well as the local youth volunteers who participated, and all first responder agencies for their contribution to this exercise and for the important work they do year-round to keep Huron County safe.
Learn more about the County of Huron’s Emergency Services Department at: www.huroncounty.ca/emergency-services/